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Despite losing pole to Alex Palou, David Malukas said he set “two beautiful laps” in the 2025 IndyCar Milwaukee qualifying.
David Malukas narrowly missed out on his first pole position in IndyCar at Milwaukee, setting two impressive laps that had him leading until the final moments. The 2025 IndyCar champion, Alex Palou, snatched pole position with the fastest lap of over 163 mph. Despite disappointment, Malukas praised the progress his team has made this season under his race engineer, James Schnabel.
Malukas acknowledged the challenge Palou poses in the upcoming race at Milwaukee but remained optimistic in the unpredictable nature of the event. He placed second in the final practice session, showcasing consistent performance despite being slower than his qualifying pace. As he prepares for the race, Malukas anticipates a tough battle with Palou on the challenging Milwaukee circuit.
